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What is GIS?

Asked by nilisha in Computers & Technology at 6:11 PM on November 05, 2007

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A mapping system that uses computers to collect, store, manipulate, analyze, and display data. Geographic information system. An organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information.

Answered at 8:38 PM on November 05, 2007

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What is data link layer?

Asked by dollmadhu in Computers & Technology at 6:27 PM on November 05, 2007

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Layer 2 of the OSI model. The entity which establishes, maintains, and releases data-link connections between elements in a network. That part of the OSI system that manages framing, transmission, and error control over a single communication link.

Answered at 8:37 PM on November 05, 2007

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What do you mean by Drag and Drop?

Asked by payal in Computers & Technology at 7:10 PM on November 05, 2007

MR Owais's Answer

Moving an element from one location to another by dragging it with the mouse. To directly manipulate an object by moving it and placing it somewhere else using a pointing device (such as a mouse). Drag an item by moving your mouse cursor over the item you want to select (the item will be highlighted when it's selected), hold down your left mouse button and drag the item to the destination. Drop an item by releasing your left mouse button.

Answered at 8:34 PM on November 05, 2007

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What is the use of a dipper?

Asked by coolkevin in Cars and Bikes at 3:17 PM on November 02, 2007

MR Owais's Answer

A metal bowl with a handle used for as an all-purpose utensil. Dipper is generally used avoid confusion between the drivers of two vehicles coming out towards each and one the driver want to get the opposite vehicles lane in order to overtake the vehicle of his own lane

Answered at 7:00 PM on November 04, 2007

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what is a radio receiver?

Asked by payal in Computers & Technology at 6:59 PM on November 05, 2007

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an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals.

Answered at 8:35 PM on November 05, 2007

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What is LISP?

Asked by dollmadhu in Computers & Technology at 6:29 PM on November 05, 2007

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LISP, an acronym for List Processing, is a programming language that was designed for easy manipulation of data strings. Developed in 1959 by John McCarthy, it is a commonly used language for artificial intelligence (AI) programming. List Processing Language -- A high-level computer language invented by Professor John McCarthy in 1961 to support research into computer based logic, logical reasoning, and artificial intelligence. It was the first symbolic (as opposed to numeric) computer processing language.

Answered at 8:36 PM on November 05, 2007

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What are disc brakes?

Asked by chennaiboy in Cars and Bikes at 12:43 PM on November 03, 2007

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disc brakes were first used on sports cars in the 1950s, but most cars today are fitted with them front and rear. A calliper forces pads lined with friction material against a spinning rotor to generate a braking force. Braking with discs is much more efficient than the older drum brake system. A braking system for all NASCAR series racers that features a rotating disc attached to each wheel and a caliper that contains hydraulically actuated pads that squeeze the disc to slow and stop its rotation.

Answered at 6:59 PM on November 04, 2007

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What is an SRS airbag?

Asked by kennedy in Cars and Bikes at 3:09 PM on November 03, 2007

MR Owais's Answer

supplementary or secondary restraint system airbag’s function is to add to the protection provided by the primary restraint system the seatbelts. Having an airbag might be the difference between a big crash and a fatal crash. Upon starting an airbag equipped car, an SRS warning lamp should illuminate on the instrument panel. It signals that the airbag system is self-checking itself. Once the check has been performed the SRS warning lamp will go out this usually takes about 7 seconds. The SRS airbag inflator contains a solid chemical gas generator. The solid chemicals are safely stored in a metal chamber inside the SRS airbag module. Each inflator is sealed to keep out moisture. SRS airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to major crashes only and should not deploy in minor crashes.

Answered at 6:56 PM on November 04, 2007

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What is a luxury car?

Asked by chennaiboy in Cars and Bikes at 2:21 PM on November 03, 2007

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Luxury vehicles usually place more emphasis on comfort, appearance, and amenities such as technological upgrades and higher quality materials than on performance, economy, or utility. Luxury cars also offer a higher degree of comfort than their mainstream counterparts as well as a highly sumptuous interior with a strong emphasis on design and beauty. Features such as interior leather and polished "woodgrain-look" dashboards are common amenities.

Answered at 6:57 PM on November 04, 2007

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I have heard about anti-lock braking system. What is this?

Asked by eagertoknow in Cars and Bikes at 3:18 PM on November 03, 2007

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System that prevents wheel lock-up by automatically regulating the brakes. ABS can decrease braking distances, prevent skidding and allow more control during sudden stops. This braking system senses any significant difference in wheel speed, from one wheel to another, when a vehicle is braking hard. When any of the wheels begin to lock up (completely stop rotating), ABS automatically reduces the braking forces to that wheel or wheels in order to keep all the wheels rolling – to prevent break-induced skidding. ABS can control all four wheels (cars and most 4x4s have this system) or any two. The system can group wheels together in "channels" of operation (i.e. a three-channel ABS system on a four-wheeled vehicle) or have one channel for each wheel (four-channel ABS).

Answered at 6:55 PM on November 04, 2007

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